Paste jar



May 28, 1929. Y A, PAULSQN 1,715,144

PASTE JAR FledOct, 20, 1925 Patented May 28, 1929.

' main nar ARTHUR PAULsoN, or NRW YORK, N. Y., AssIGnoR fro `crrRIs'rnAN rvnRsoN, INC., 0F

NEW YORK, n. Y.

PASTE JAR.

Application led October 20, 19.9.5.` Serial No. 63,674.

My invention relates to a new and improved jar or container for liquids or pastes such as mucilage, glue, library paste, etc. of the type shown in my co-pending application for paste jar, Serial Number 35,405 filed June 6, 1925.

It is usual at present to provide these jars with a brush for applying the contents, either carried in a compartment in the jar or mount ed in a rigid tin cap. When the brush is used, it is very often wiped against the neck of the jars either to remove excess material or because of awkwardness in replacing the brush. Furthermore as the supply in the jar becomes low, it is more and more diiiicult to'reachit with the brush. As a result both jar and brush soon become messy and sticky and inconvenient to handle. f

It is an object of my invention to provide a brush holder, and cooperating means inside the jar, so arranged as to reduce the possibility of the aforementioned occurrences even in careless use of the brush.

' A further object of my invention is to provide a mounting for the brush which shall also act as a closure for the jar and be so arranged as to easily and accurately slip into position. y

A further object of my invention is to provide a mounting for the brush which will permit of the brush being manipulated so as to reach all parts of the container while maintaining effective closure.

Other and further objects will be apparentas the description proceeds.

. To achieve these objects, I provide within the jar a member having a wiping edge and mount the brush in a weighted rubber stopper fitting within the member, the stopper and member being shaped as to provide, in effect, a ball and socket joint when the former is in position.

In the drawings I have illustrated an embodiment of my invention which I shall now describe in detail; but it is to be understood that various changes and modifications may be made Within the scope of my claims without departing from the spirit of my invention.

In the drawings:

Fig. 1 is an exploded view, in elevation of a. jar constructed according to my invention.

Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view in elevation showing all the parts assembled.

Fig. 3 is a view similar' to that of Fig. 2, the brush mounting beingy shown in elevation and in a different position.

My container consists of a jar 1 adapted to contain a quantityof liquid or paste 2 and provided with a neck 3, a member 4, provided with a wiping edge inside the jar, and supported from the neck 3, a stopper and brush support 6, a brush 8 and a cover 9.

rIhe wiping edge member consists of-a Vhollow body 4 of sphericalshape provided with a depending edge portion, a horizontal connecting portion 11 fitting upon the neck, and a depending part 5 screw-threaded to co-operate with screw-threads 3a upon neck 3, provided with external screwfthreads 13 to coact with screw-threads 16 upon cover 9, and also provided with a depending tab 10 the purpose of which will presentlyappear. j

The brush carrier consistsof a semi-spherical mass of rubber or similar material adapted to lit into the hollow of member 4 and moulded around or otherwise provided with the weight 7 of lead or other heavy material. Openings 14 and 15, to accommodate the stem of brush 8, are provided in 6 and 7 respectively. rIhe opening 14is shaped and proportioned to grip the brush stem with some force; but at the same time allow adjustment.

The cover 9 is provided with a fiat upper surface 12 adapted to extend over theentire upper part of the jar anda depending skirt adapted to thread on to member 5.

When the user first opens the j ar,he places his thumb upon the tab 10 thus hold member 4 in position and unscrews the cover 9. This cover may then be thrown away as the brush carrier 6 functions as a stopper. Of course f the cover may be kept and used again especially if the paste is required only occasionally.

TWhen the brush is lifted, any excess of material may be wiped oft' against the lower edge of 4 and drip back into the body of the material 2. On replacing the brush the stopper 6 will lit easily and naturally inside the member 4. Due to the presence of weight 7 the brush end will naturally tend to enter the jar first and thus avoid touching the upper portions of member 4. The member 6 fits the hollow of 4 in almost any position and serves as an efficient closure.

In other Words the hand of the user is 

